Action Officer

Guidehouse; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse seeks an experienced Action Officer to support a Department of State public diplomacy office in Washington, DC. You will coordinate across bureaus and the intelligence community, provide analysis and briefing support, and help implement policies countering foreign malign influence.

The role requires a Top Secret clearance, a bachelor's degree, and 6+ years of experience with 5+ years at State, plus strong interagency collaboration and client‑facing engagement.

Qualifications

• ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TOP SECRET clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree.
• Six (6) years of professional experience, including five (5) years in the Department of State.
• Experience with interagency processes and collaboration.
• Subject matter expertise related to countering foreign malign influence.
• Ability to work on client site in Washington, DC 5 days/week.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between State Department bureaus, interagency partners, and the intelligence community.
• Facilitate information exchange, synchronize operational activities, and ensure alignment on priority national security objectives.
• Provide high‑quality analytical and operational support to leadership, including briefings, talking points, readouts, and issue papers.
• Coordinate internal workflows, taskings, and clearance processes for timely Department products.
• Build and maintain partnerships with relevant bureaus, offices, and external agencies.

Skills

Interagency coordination

Policy & operational support

Strategic analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Program & project management

Countering foreign malign influence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

G Suite

Microsoft 365

Job description

## Action OfficerApply: US - DC, Washington: Full time: Posted Today: 44806**Job Family:**Operational Effectiveness**Travel Required:**Up to 10%**Clearance Required:**Active Top Secret (TS)**What You Will Do:** Guidehouse is seeking anexperienced Action Officer to support a public diplomacy office at the Department of State to strengthen cross‐bureau coordination, interagency engagement, and policy support across national security and public diplomacy priorities. The ideal candidate brings prior experience within the Department of State, proven effectiveness navigating interagency processes, and subject matter expertise related to countering foreign malign influence. The Action Officer serves as a key integrator, coordinator, and advisor, responsible for driving cross‐bureau efforts, maintaining awareness of priority issues, and ensuring timely, accurate execution of operational and policy tasks. This role supports senior leadership by orchestrating interagency engagement, synthesizing complex information, and advancing initiatives related to national security priorities, including issues involving countering foreign malign influence. Core Responsibilities may include but not limited to: **Interagency Coordination*** Serve as a liaison between State Department bureaus, interagency partners, and the intelligence community.* Facilitate information exchange, synchronize operational activities, and ensure alignment on priority national security objectives.* Track emerging issues and coordinate rapid responses across interagency stakeholders. **Policy & Operational Support*** Provide high‐quality analytical and operational support to leadership, including briefings, talking points, readouts, and issue papers.* Support development and implementation of policies related to countering foreign malign influence and other national security threats.* Coordinate internal workflows, taskings, and clearance processes to ensure timely and accurate delivery of Department products. **Strategic Analysis & Subject Matter Expertise*** Apply subject matter expertise (SME) related to countering foreign malign influence—its actors, mechanisms, and impacts—to inform Department decision‐making.* Conduct structured research, distill large volumes of information, and generate actionable insights for both internal and external stakeholders.* Assist in developing strategies, frameworks, and communication approaches to counter foreign malign influence efforts. **Stakeholder Engagement*** Build and maintain partnerships with relevant bureaus, offices, and external agencies.* Represent the Department in working groups, coordination meetings, and strategic discussions.* Ensure leadership is apprised of key developments, risks, and required follow‐up actions. **Program & Task Management*** Manage logistics and sequencing for meetings, deliverables, and special projects.* Track commitments, identify gaps, and ensure operational continuity across fast‐moving priorities.* Produce well‐organized, high‐quality documentation and maintain effective knowledge‐management practices.**What You Will Need:** * An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED \"TOP SECRET\" Federal or DoD security clearance.* Bachelors Degree* SIX (6) years of professional experience, including FIVE (5) years’ experience working in the Department of State.* Demonstrated experience with interagency processes and collaboration.* Demonstrated subject matter expertise related to countering foreign malign influence.* Ability to work on client site in Washington, DC 5 days/week**What Would Be Nice To Have:** * Ability to synthesize complex topics clearly and succinctly.* Ability to view problems from multiple angles and apply a variety of solutions to solving them* Ability to professionally represent Guidehouse when participating and leading client-facing discussions and meetings* Excellent attention to detail* Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills* Proficiency in the use of cloud-based and traditional word processing software, spreadsheets, presentations (e.g., G Suite, Microsoft, et al), databases and project management toolsThe annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.**What We Offer:**Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.Benefits include:* Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance* Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays* Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus* Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance* 401(k) Retirement Plan* Basic Life & Supplemental Life* Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts* Short-Term & Long-Term Disability* Student Loan PayDown* Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities* Skills Development & Certifications* Employee Referral Program* Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach* Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program* Mobility Stipend